The “shiny legs” was posted by Instagram user leonardhoespams three days ago (who has since made her Instagram account private), and has captivated the internet.

Why, you ask? What if we told you that you’re about to have a “Red Pill/Blue Pill” moment, like Neo had in the classic film, The Matrix? Look at the legs again, because chances are this is the last time you’re ever going to see them shiny legs.

Now what if we told you that those oil covered, shiny plastic legs you see are actually just a pair of normal legs with a little bit of white paint splashed on them? Not plastic, not shiny, just white paint.